What’s on Bedford: 8 – 19 October 2025
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford…
Father and daughter duo return with second Bedford Antiques, Decorative & Art Fair
After a hugely successful debut earlier this year, the Bedford Antiques, Decorative & Art Fair is back by popular demand on Friday, 17 and Saturday, 18 October. Organised by…
Bedford women who mean business: Finishing the series and starting my journey
When I first pitched the “Bedford women who mean business” series, I was eager to put into practice the skills I had learned in terms of journalism, but little did I know, a lot more was on the curriculum. I knew…
Bedford archers contribute to gold for Bedfordshire at the National County Team Championships
Bedfordians have been on the podium in the past week, as a Bedfordshire archery team won a gold medal in the Barebow competition at the recent National County Team Championships…
Scheme allowing councillors to support Bedford community projects to be scrapped
Bedford Borough Council has scrapped a scheme that allowed councillors to support community projects with immediate effect, citing financial pressures. The Member Ward Fund scheme, which gives…
Monthly column: Bedford Borough left playing catch-up yet again
A massive new town at Tempsford has recently been announced by the Government. The new town is intended to have 40,000 homes, and thousands of these would fall within Bedford Borough…
Senior councillor and officer say £26million loan was key to Rivertree Free School’s rapid delivery
A “bold decision” to borrow £26 million up front and build on work begun under the previous administration meant Rivertree Special School opened years earlier and avoided spiralling costs, according…
Parking, green bins, library services and community grants among areas facing cuts in new council savings plan
Bedford Borough Council is preparing to launch a public consultation on proposals to save £11.5 million in 2026/27, as it faces what it calls “considerable financial challenges” in the years ahead…
Late shows seal Bedford Town and Real Bedford spots in next round of County Cup
Dramatic injury time winners were the name of the game on Tuesday night (7 October) as both Bedford Town and Real Bedford beat Southern League Central Division One opposition…